Kelp increases carbohydrate production which in turn enhances root and leaf production. Sea kelp will increase soil microbial activity; when this activity increases we will see more nutrients become available to the plant that may have previously been tied up by the soil and then because of this we will also see an increase in nutrient uptake with the plant. Kelp has been proven to also increase photosynthesis and chlorophyll production which will give the plant a major aesthetic boost. Sea kelp can also be very valuable and helpful with grow-ins and establishment as they will speed plant establishment/germination and increase new seedling development.
The extra micronutrients provided by sea kelp have proven to be very effective in helping the plant to resist attack and infection from disease and insect pests. There has been research done with sea kelp applications in turf that has shown an increase in water holding abilities in the soil which is a great added benefit for a turf manager.
Sea kelp products are readily available on the market now and as a turf manager it will be very easy for you to get your hands on them if you are not already using kelp products. Many liquid nutritional products and blended with kelp in them now but there are also products available that only contain kelp as well.
Turf Fuel has many products available that contain sea kelp. Our sea kelp is Ecklonia maxima which is an auxin rich form of sea kelp. Our auxin rich formula will be the most effective in increasing root mass and system development while limiting the growth of lateral stems which is not desirable in turf.
XChange is a combination of sea kelp, humic acid, salicylic acid and iron. This product will greatly improve nutrient availability. XChange will also greatly increase root mass, antioxidant levels and colour. It will also help the plant to manage stress and disease.
Respo Fuel contains sea kelp, foliar calcium, silica, copper, salicylic acid and our Nutrifense technology. It is a fantastic product for managing and preventing heat and drought stress.
Turf Fuel is committed to developing products that are not like any other on the market and finding solutions to the problems that have been plaguing turf managers for years. They are committed to always improving the already great products they currently have. Turf Fuel has solutions available from the most simple aspects of nitrogen nutrition to the much more complicated solutions that you have been looking for such as stress management.
